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Some Spots Still Open for Teacher and Parent Hosted Parties!!

Parent and Teacher hosted parties were a HUGE hit at the Silent Auction this year. So for a limited time we have extended the offer to purchase tickets to these parties. Don’t miss out! Spots are first come / first served. The price listed below is a flat fee per ticket – no bidding on these items.

If you are interested in purchasing a spot go to the Irving Silent Auction  blog at:

LINK:         http://irvingsilentauction.wordpress.com

To purchase a ticket, click to view the party you’re interested in, then click on “leave a comment” or “leave a reply.”

Then reply to that post with your first and last name. You will notice that some people have signed up for some of these parties already. The number of remaining spots is effective as of Monday, February 24th. For example, if the party has 10 spots available ONLY the first 10 names receive the ticket for the party.   (In the event that there are more bids than spots available, the auction committee will determine the winning bids.)

These parties will only be open until Friday, February 28th at 9pm.

Payment is due no later then Friday, March 7th to the PTO mailbox in the main office. Payment can be cash or a check made out to the Irving PTO. Please put exact change or a check in an envelope with your name and the name of the party you signed up for written on the outside of the envelope. See below list for parties that still have openings:

Parent Hosted Parties

Saturday Night Sewing Social (and Skirt-Making Workshop): Hosted by Amy Struckmeyer and Laura Crawford on Saturday, April 5, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Learn to draft a pattern for an A-line skirt based on your own measurements, just in time for spring in a fun social environment. Then sew in darts and a side zipper for a perfect fit! This is an advanced beginner project, and we will walk you through each step. You should have at least some experience with a sewing machine, and be comfortable sewing a straight seam. Guests will need to bring their own sewing machine, and a supply list will be sent out a few weeks prior to the event. Tasty treats will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own wine or beer to share with the group.

7 remaining spots left

Tickets $30 each per person

Outdoor Family Movie Night:  Hosted by the Drumm family on Saturday, July 26th from 7-10pm. Bring your folding chairs or blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening of a family-friendly movie in the backyard. Hosts will provide popcorn and movie style candy as well as adult and child beverages. What a great way to spend a summer evening! Buy it now tickets at $25 per family, open up to 50 people.

6 remaining spots left

Tickets $25 each per family

Cocktails Against Humanity Party: A cocktail/beer party revolving around the game Cards Against Humanity hosted by Meredith Farster and Kevin Johnson on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm. Hosts will provide cocktails/beer, light snacks, the game Cards Against Humanity, and you bring your sense of humor and friends who blush easily.

4 remaining spots left

Tickets $15 each per person

Tennis Social: Come to Tennis and Fitness Centre for an evening of mixed-doubles, socializing with friends, open bar and light refreshments. Arrive at 7pm for warm-up time. Round robin begins at 7:15 and runs through 9:15. You’ll have fun as we mix up the playing level and switch courts and opponents every half hour. Enjoy refreshments at the open bar until 10pm or continue open play on the courts. Balls provided, limited # demo racquets available for use. Hosted by Laurie and Steve Berggren on Saturday May 3rd from 7-10pm. All levels welcome (adults only). Minimum 16-Maximum 32 players. Enjoy pizza, snacks and adult beverages.

19 remaining spots left

Tickets $25 each

Nia Night and Pilates Night out for Women: Experience a fun cardio workout that combines martial arts, dance and healing arts followed by Pilates mat exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, enhance flexibility while stabilizing hip and shoulder girdles. You are going to feel great! Hosted by Laurie Berggren, multi-level certified Stott Pilates instructor and Andrea Edwards, a certified Nia instructor. Friday April 4, from 7-9 pm at The Yoga Centre. Please arrive by 7pm to get settled. Class begins immediately (35-40 mins Nia, 35-40mins Pilates). Then enjoy light refreshments, soft drinks and wine while socializing with friends. Party also includes access to gym facilities, hot tub, steam room and locker room. You’ll finish your fitness night socializing with partygoers in the lobby while enjoying healthy refreshments and beverages.

15 remaining spots left

Tickets $30 each per person

Teacher Hosted Parties

Rainbow Loom Party – Join Ms. Kekatos, Mrs. Heidloff, and Mrs. Pelling for a RAINBOW LOOM party! On Thursday, March 20th from 3:00-4:00PM. Juice and crackers will be provided.  Kids should bring their rainbow loom equipment and we will break into different groups.  Kids can be beginners or experts, it doesn’t matter. Available for kids grades K-2.
3 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $15 each

 

Roller Skating Party – On March 6th from 3:00-4:30 PM skating party in the gym with Ms. Browning and Ms. Ahearn. Roller skate or blade to some of today’s favorite tunes and get a snack at the end of the party. Bring your own helmets (required) and roller skates/blades.
14 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $20 each

 

Piñata Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a piñata party on Friday, March 7th from 3:00 to 4:30PM in the Art room for 2nd to 5th grades. All materials will be provided to make the piñatas.
4 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $20 each

 

Rio Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a movie party on Friday February 28th at 3:15 to 5:00 in the auditorium grades K-2nd. We will watch RIO (Disney’s movie) in Spanish. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.
3 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $15 each

Sports Party – An after school sports party on Friday, April 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM with Mr. Dipaolo, Mr. Hancock, and Mr. Gray. There will be games in gym and outdoors. Pizza and drinks will be provided for all students.

9 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $20 each

Ipad Olympics – Compete in the “iPad Olympics” hosted by Ms. Diehl on Monday, March 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM.  Open to students in grades 2nd-5th will compete in 4 different app “events” on the iPad, including Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Pearl Diver and Chicktionary. All participants will win a prize for participation.
5 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $15 each

Third Grade Lunchtime Rainbow Loom Party – For some looming fun join Ms. Browning! Bring a sack lunch and your rainbow loom equipment to Room 214. This lunch party is open to 3rd grade students on Wednesday, March 12th and will include a dessert.
1 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $15 each

Volleyball and Pizza Party – 4th and 5th graders join Ms. Wangerow, Ms. Pelling, Ms. Arroyo, and Nurse Jamie for volleyball and pizza party! Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, followed by playing a game. Friday, May 2nd from 3:00-4:30 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided! This is the same day as the Irving sleep-over so consider attending volleyballparty and then staying for sleepover as well!
5 remaining spots left                                                Tickets $15 each

Dancing with the Stars! – Spend time with the New Beats (Ms. Collins, Ms. Noonan, Mrs. Parkinson, Ms. Ricchio, Mrs. Sakalleris, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Ahearn, and Ms. Kekatos) while learning original steps from their very own choreography. Have a blast dancing to fun music, learning moves and hanging out with your favorite local celebrities. Finally, join them in their “End of the Year” performance on the last day of school! This is open to up to 25 (Boys and Girls ages K-5). This will include 2-4 rehearsal times between 5-1-2014 and 6-9-2014 that will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays and the final performance on last day of school, June 10th.

1 remaining spot left

Tickets $20 each

Be Mr. Sak for a Night! – Hosted by Mr. Sak, in Irving School, on April 25th from 5 to 8 pm. Up to 10 students can attend and get to hang out with Mr. Sak and do all the things that he loves: 1. Watch WWE Wrestling 2. Play Sports in the Gym 3. Eat Salerno’s Pizza (and lots of it) 4. Devour lots of Pop (Mountain Dew or Wild Cherry Pepsi preferably) 5. Enjoy all you can eat Gobstoppers!

1 remaining spot left

Tickets $25 each

If you have any problems or questions, please call Hannah O’Connor 773-368-4184 or email  hanoconnor@gmail.com

Party Description Flyer

 

Silent Auction Full Catalog of Items NOW Available

Get a jump start on planning what you want to bid on for the Silent Auction on Saturday. With over 200 items available for bidding it might be nice to have a game plan in advance! Click on the link below to view the full catalog of items available at the Silent Auction. The catalog is organized by category of item (i.e. tickets, activities for children, goods, etc). The estimated value and a description of the item is listed as well. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to preview all the incredible donations!

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE SILENT AUCTION CATALOG

***AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT BID CLOSING TIMES ARE STAGGERED THIS YEAR. SEE SCHEDULE BELOW: 

TEACHER DONATIONS CLOSE AT 2:00 PM

GENERAL AUCTION CLOSES 2:10 PM

CLASSROOM BASKETS AT CLOSE 2:20 PM

New this Year! Enjoy a Night out at a Parent Hosted Party!

At the Silent Auction this year we are also going to have Parent Hosted Parties that are for adults only. Spots are first come / first served. The price listed below is a flat fee per ticket – no bidding on these items.  Tickets available at the Silent Auction on Saturday. See party list below:

Outdoor Family Movie Night:  Hosted by the Drumm family on Saturday, July 26th from 7-10pm. Bring your folding chairs or blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening of a family-friendly movie in the backyard. Hosts will provide popcorn and movie style candy as well as adult and child beverages. What a great way to spend a summer evening! Buy it now tickets at $25 per family, open up to 50 people.

Cocktails Against Humanity Party: A cocktail/beer party revolving around the game Cards Against Humanity hosted by Meredith Farster and Kevin Johnson on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm. Hosts will provide cocktails/beer, light snacks, the game Cards Against Humanity, and you bring your sense of humor and friends who blush easily. Buy it now tickets at $15 per person, open up to 20 adults.

Tennis Social: Come to Tennis and Fitness Centre for an evening of mixed-doubles, socializing with friends, open bar and light refreshments. Arrive at 7pm for warm-up time. Round robin begins at 7:15 and runs through 9:15. You’ll have fun as we mix up the playing level and switch courts and opponents every half hour. Enjoy refreshments at the open bar until 10pm or continue open play on the courts. Balls provided, limited # demo racquets available for use. Hosted by Laurie and Steve Berggren on Saturday May 3rd from 7-10pm. All levels welcome (adults only). Minimum 16-Maximum 32 players. Enjoy pizza, snacks and adult beverages. Buy it now tickets at $25 per person.

Nia Night and Pilates Night out for Women: Experience a fun cardio workout that combines martial arts, dance and healing arts followed by Pilates mat exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, enhance flexibility while stabilizing hip and shoulder girdles. You are going to feel great! Hosted by Laurie Berggren, multi-level certified Stott Pilates instructor and Andrea Edwards, a certified Nia instructor. Friday April 4, from 7-9 pm at The Yoga Centre. Please arrive by 7pm to get settled. Class begins immediately (35-40 mins Nia, 35-40mins Pilates). Then enjoy light refreshments, soft drinks and wine while socializing with friends. Party also includes access to gym facilities, hot tub, steam room and locker room. You’ll finish your fitness night socializing with partygoers in the lobby while enjoying healthy refreshments and beverages. Buy it now tickets at $30 per person for up to 15 women.

Saturday Night Sewing Social (and Skirt-Making Workshop): Hosted by Amy Struckmeyer and Laura Crawford on Saturday, April 5, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Learn to draft a pattern for an A-line skirt based on your own measurements, just in time for spring in a fun social environment. Then sew in darts and a side zipper for a perfect fit! This is an advanced beginner project, and we will walk you through each step. You should have at least some experience with a sewing machine, and be comfortable sewing a straight seam. Guests will need to bring their own sewing machine, and a supply list will be sent out a few weeks prior to the event. Tasty treats will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own wine or beer to share with the group. Buy it now tickets for $30 per person, open up to 12 adult guests.

Teacher Parties for the Silent Auction (Updated)

 There are still some spots open for teacher parties for the online auction! See below list for parties that are still open. Don’t miss out! Buy your ticket before the online auction ends promptly at 10:00 PM tonight!

New to the auction this year we are selling tickets to parties hosted by teachers.Spots are first come / first served. The price listed below is a flat fee per ticket – no bidding on these items.  If there are remaining spots after the online auction closes, they will be offered at the Silent Auction on February 22nd.

Rainbow Loom Party – Join Ms. Kekatos, Mrs. Heidloff, and Mrs. Pelling for a RAINBOW LOOM party! On Thursday, March 20th from 3:00-4:00PM. Juice and crackers will be provided.  Kids should bring their rainbow loom equipment and we will break into different groups.  Kids can be beginners or experts, it doesn’t matter. Available for kids grades K-2.
15 of 20 spots available online           Tickets $15 each

Roller Skating Party – On March 6th from 3:00-4:30 PM skating party in the gym with Ms. Browning and Ms. Ahearn. Roller skate or blade to some of today’s favorite tunes and get a snack at the end of the party. Bring your own helmets (required) and roller skates/blades.
15 of 20 spots available online           Tickets $20 each

Piñata Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a piñata party on Friday, March 7th from 3:00 to 4:30PM in the Art room for 2nd to 5th grades. All materials will be provided to make the pinatas.
5 spots available online          Tickets $20 each

Rio Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a movie party on Friday February 28th at 3:15 to 5:00 in the auditorium grades K-2nd. We will watch RIO (Disney’s movie) in Spanish. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.
10 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

Sports Party – An after school sports party on Friday, April 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM with Mr. Dipaolo, Mr. Hancock, and Mr. Gray. There will be games in gym and outdoors. Pizza and drinks will be provided for all students.

15 out of 20 spots available online          Tickets $20 each

Ipad Olympics – Compete in the “iPad Olympics” hosted by Ms. Diehl on Monday, March 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM.  Open to students in grades 2nd-5th will compete in 4 different app “events” on the iPad, including Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Pearl Diver and Chicktionary. All participants will win a prize for participation.
5 out of 10 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

Third Grade Lunchtime Rainbow Loom Party – For some looming fun join Ms. Browning! Bring a sack lunch and your rainbow loom equipment to Room 214. This lunch party is open to 3rd grade students on Wednesday, March 12th and will include a dessert.
5 out of 8 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

Volleyball and Pizza Party – 4th and 5th graders join Ms. Wangerow, Ms. Pelling, Ms. Arroyo, and Nurse Jamie for volleyball and pizza party! Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, followed by playing a game. Friday, May 2nd from 3:00-4:30 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided! This is the same day as the Irving sleep-over so consider attending volleyball party and then staying for sleepover as well!
10 out of 15 spots available online            Tickets $15 each

FLYER

Irving Online Silent Auction ENDS AT 10:00 PM TONIGHT!!!

Online Silent Auction – Instructions and Link

Thank you for supporting the Irving PTO through this silent auction! We’re thrilled to offer these amazing items online this year. Here is the link to access the online auction.

LINK:         http://irvingsilentauction.wordpress.com

Bidding opens: Tuesday, February 18, at 6:00 p.m. Bidding closes: promptly on Thursday, February 20, at 10:00 p.m.

Note to teachers & staff: Please use an email address other than your @op97.org one. These may get marked as Spam and they are slow to show up.

INSTRUCTIONS:

To place a bid, click to view the item you’re interested in, then click on “leave a comment” or “leave a reply” and enter the dollar amount you wish to bid. The first time you do this you will be asked for your name and email address. This is how you will be contacted if you win (emails are hidden from public view). You do not need to leave any other information in the comment, just your bid amount, for example “$200.” You need to keep posting comments to increase your bid; it doesn’t happen automatically.  For the teacher parties, you do not need to bid, rather just enter your name.  You will write your name in the “leave a comment” section. For example, if the party has 10 spots available ONLY the first 10 names receive the ticket for the party.   For most of the parties, we will be selling additional tickets at the silent auction on February 22 at Irving.

If you are the winner of an item, you will be contacted to arrange payment and receipt of your item. Please make payments by cash or check only. Local pick-up or delivery only; items cannot be shipped.

Please join us at Irving School for additional items at the in-person silent auction on Saturday, February 22 from 11 am to 2 pm. The items posted online will only be available at the in-person silent auction ithe starting bid is not met.

Please feel free to share this link with your family and friends. If you have any problems or questions, please call Hannah O’Connor 773-368-4184 or email  hanoconnor@gmail.com

Happy Bidding and Buying!

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Parties for the Silent Auction

Are you ready to Party Irving?  

New to the auction this year we are selling tickets to parties hosted by teachers. Tickets to these parties will be available when the online auction opens at 6 pm on Tuesday February 18th.  The online auction closes at 10 pm on Thursday February 20th, and spots are first come / first served. The price listed below is a flat fee per ticket – no bidding on these items.  If there are remaining spots from the online auction, they will be offered at the Silent Auction on February 22nd.

Dancing with the Stars! – Spend time with the New Beats (Ms. Collins, Ms. Noonan, Mrs. Parkinson, Ms. Ricchio, Mrs. Sakalleris, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Ahearn, and Ms. Kekatos) while learning original steps from their very own choreography. Have a blast dancing to fun music, learning moves and hanging out with your favorite local celebrities. Finally, join them in their “End of the Year” performance on the last day of school! This will include 2-4 rehearsal times between 5-1-2014 and 6-9-2014 that will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays and the final performance on last day of school, June 10th. This is open to up to Boys and Girls ages K-5.

15 of the 20 spots available online        Tickets $20 each

 

Be Mr. Sak for a Night! – Hosted by Mr. Sak, in Irving School, on April 25th from 5 to 8 pm. Hang out with Mr. Sak and do all the things that he loves: 1. Watch WWE Wrestling 2. Play Sports in the Gym 3. Eat Salerno’s Pizza (and lots of it) 4. Devour lots of Pop (Mountain Dew or Wild Cherry Pepsi preferably) 5. Enjoy All you can eat Gobstoppers!

10 spots are available online and more available at Silent Auction    Tickets $25 each

 

Rainbow Loom Party – Join Ms. Kekatos, Mrs. Heidloff, and Mrs. Pelling for a RAINBOW LOOM party! On Thursday, March 20th from 3:00-4:00PM. Juice and crackers will be provided.  Kids should bring their rainbow loom equipment and we will break into different groups.  Kids can be beginners or experts, it doesn’t matter. Available for kids grades K-2.

15 of 20 spots available online           Tickets $15 each

 

Roller Skating Party On March 6th from 3:00-4:30 PM skating party in the gym with Ms. Browning and Ms. Ahearn. Roller skate or blade to some of today’s favorite tunes and get a snack at the end of the party. Bring your own helmets (required) and roller skates/blades.

15 of 20 spots available online           Tickets $20 each

 

Art Institute Excursion – Ride the blue line downtown with Ms. Tague, Ms. Arroyo, Ms. Saliny, and Ms. Zaragoza for a trip to the Art Institute on Saturday, April 5th departing at 10:00 AM. Students should bring a sack lunch along.

8 spots available online            Tickets $40 each

 

Piñata Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a piñata party on Friday, March 7th from 3:00 to 4:30PM in the Art room for 2nd to 5th grades. All materials will be provided to make the pinatas.

5 spots available online          Tickets $20 each

 

Harry Potter Party – Come to a Harry Potter Party hosted by Ms. Homann! Peeves pepperoni pizza, Butterbeer, Trivia, Chocoate Frogs, Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans, and a friendly game of Quidditch. Wear your robes and bring your wands! This party is for up to 15 students and will be held in the gym at Irving on Thursday, April 17th from right after school until 5:00 PM. Snacks, butterbeer and fun will be provided!

15 spots available online          Tickets $20 each

 

Rio Party – Ms. Munoz and Ms. Zaragoza will host a movie party on Friday February 28th at 3:15 to 5:00 in the auditorium grades K-2nd. We will watch RIO (Disney’s movie) in Spanish. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

10 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

 

Junction Café Luncheon trip adventure to JUNCTION CAFE for students and Ms. Gullo. Will be scheduled with Ms. Gullo after school is out on a weekday in June.

3 out of 5 spots available online            Tickets $30 each

 

Sports Party – An after school sports party on Friday, April 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM with Mr. Dipaolo, Mr. Hancock, and Mr. Gray. There will be games in gym and outdoors. Pizza and drinks will be provided for all students.

15 out of 20 spots available online          Tickets $20 each

 

Ipad Olympics – Compete in the “iPad Olympics” hosted by Ms. Diehl on Monday, March 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM.  Open to students in grades 2nd-5th will compete in 4 different app “events” on the iPad, including Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Pearl Diver and Chicktionary. All participants will win a prize for participation.

5 out of 10 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

 

Third Grade Lunchtime Rainbow Loom Party – For some looming fun join Ms. Browning! Bring a sack lunch and your rainbow loom equipment to Room 214. This lunch party is open to 3rd grade students on Wednesday, March 12th and will include a dessert.

5 out of 8 spots available online              Tickets $15 each

 

Volleyball and Pizza Party – 4th and 5th graders join Ms. Wangerow, Ms. Pelling, Ms. Arroyo, and Nurse Jamie for volleyball and pizza party! Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, followed by playing a game. Friday, May 2nd from 3:00-4:30 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided! This is the same day as the Irving sleep-over so consider attending volleyball party and then staying for sleepover as well!

10 out of 15 spots available online            Tickets $15 each

FLYER